ZIP Code 62988 — Tamms, IL
62988 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Tamms, Illinois, in Alexander County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 62988 at a glance
| ZIP code | 62988 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Tamms |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Alexander FIPS 17003 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,149 |
| Coordinates | 37.231840, -89.296290 |
How ZIP+4 works in 62988
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 62988. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 62988 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 62988.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 62976 | Pulaski, IL | 4.8 mi |
| 62990 | Thebes, IL | 6 mi |
| 62969 | Olive Branch, IL | 6.2 mi |
| 62961 | Millcreek, IL | 7.9 mi |
| 62992 | Ullin, IL | 8.4 mi |
| 62964 | Mounds, IL | 8.5 mi |
| 62996 | Villa Ridge, IL | 8.8 mi |
| 62957 | Mcclure, IL | 9.1 mi |
| 63742 | Commerce, MO | 9.7 mi |
| 62970 | Olmsted, IL | 10.8 mi |
| 62962 | Miller City, IL | 11.1 mi |
| 63780 | Scott City, MO | 11.9 mi |
Questions about 62988
What is the ZIP+4 code for 62988?
62988 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 62988, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 62988?
62988 is assigned to Tamms, Illinois, in Alexander County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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